Nelson
Ward in Portsmouth, England
| Coordinates: | 50.818, -1.087 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 64 02 |
| Dialling code: | 0239 (Portsmouth) |
Nelson is an electoral ward in the city of Portsmouth on the south coast of England. Named after Admiral Nelson, the ward is largely residential, made up of a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, with local shops, schools and community centres serving a fairly dense urban population.
The area reflects Portsmouth’s maritime heritage and urban character: there are pockets of light industry and retail, active resident groups and ongoing local regeneration efforts aimed at improving housing and public space. Its residents typically look to the wider city for major employment, leisure and cultural amenities, while neighbourhood life is shaped by community events, local pubs and small businesses.
Postcode districts covering Nelson
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.2 miles
- Portsmouth 0.3 miles
- Gosport 2.9 miles
- Waterlooville 4.6 miles
- Bognor Regis 18.4 miles
- Littlehampton 24.1 miles
- Fareham 5 miles
- Eastleigh 15.3 miles
- Eastleigh Town 15.5 miles
- Winchester 19.8 miles
- Havant 5.3 miles
- Totton 19.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Portsmouth Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Hilsea Ward 1 mile
- Charles Dickens Ward 1.1 miles
- Fratton Ward 1.2 miles
- Copnor Ward 1.3 miles
- Baffins Ward 1.6 miles
- St. Thomas Ward 1.9 miles
- Cosham Ward 1.9 miles
- Central Southsea Ward 1.9 miles
- Paulsgrove Ward 2.1 miles
- Milton Ward 2.1 miles
- Hardway Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Nelson
PO2 8PU, PO2 7EN, PO2 8PL, PO2 8DR, PO2 9HA, PO2 7SH, PO2 9EA, PO2 8JU, PO2 7AU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 14.9 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 33.1 miles
- Portsmouth and Southsea Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Nelson Ad
- Becketts Ltd 2 miles
- Keppels Head Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Royal Maritime Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Ibis Portsmouth Hotel 3.5 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North 3.5 2.4 miles
- Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 4 2 miles
- G Boutique Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays 3 1.7 miles
- Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre 3 1.4 miles
Schools in Nelson
- Stamshaw Infant Academy Primary
- The Flying Bull Academy Primary
- The Harbour School Special
Local points of interest
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 1.4 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 1.5 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 1.5 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 1.6 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 1.8 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 1.9 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 2.9 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles
- Southwick House Estate 4.6 miles
- Forest of Bere Forest 6.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 7.5 miles